Delaware Home Addition Builders

Many people love where they live. The neighborhood and location may be ideal, or they simply like the character of their house. But there might still be some things about their homes that they’d like to change, particularly the size of their house.

A home addition can be a great way to add both value and utility to your home.  Whether you want to bump out a wall to add a laundry room and storage or add an entire new level to your house, an addition can be a smart investment in your home. Our experienced Delaware home addition builders can work with you to design an addition and then bring it to life.

At Carl Deputy and Son Builders, we work with homeowners throughout Kent and Sussex Counties in Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland to build beautiful custom and semi-custom homes. We also help homeowners with renovations and additions to their existing homes. If you are contemplating adding onto your house, reach out to schedule a free consultation with a member of our design crew.

Transforming Your House with a Home Addition

A home addition can take many different forms. Generally, it involves expanding or renovating an existing home to increase living space, improve functionality, or simply make a house a more enjoyable place to live.

Our clients undertake home additions for many different reasons, including:

• Enhance the comfort of their homes
• Add space and storage to their existing home
• Make their home more functional 
• Create more accessible living spaces

For example, a homeowner might decide to add a first-floor primary bedroom suite so that they can take care of a loved one or so that they can age in place in their home. Alternatively, they might want to add a second story for more space for a growing family, or even a garage addition to add off-street parking.

Whether you need an extra bedroom, more space for entertaining guests, or simply want an extra living area, we can help you bring your vision to life. We will work with you to understand your needs, help you design your addition, and then build your addition using the finest craftsmanship and highest quality materials. Read on to learn more about some options for additions that you might consider for your home.

Conventional House Addition

A conventional home addition involves adding a multi-room structure to the side of a house. It is often an option when there is plenty of land around a house that allows this type of expansion. The addition is permanently open to the main house and should blend in with the house.

A conventional full-size addition may add bedrooms, living areas, a dining room, a bathroom, or other rooms. It usually does not include adding a kitchen unless the addition is adding an apartment suite (which might be desirable if you plan to move an aging or disabled relative into your house and want them to have separate space and privacy).

This type of addition can completely transform a house. It will require a substantial amount of work, including pouring a foundation, installing wiring, plumbing, and HVAC, and expanding the roof. If you want to stay in your current home and have plenty of land surrounding your house, a full house addition is a great way to increase your space.

Second Story Addition

A second-story addition is a good choice for anyone who wants to expand the size of their home without increasing its footprint. It is often a better option for homes on smaller lots where building “out” isn’t possible due to lot size or zoning regulations. 

With a second-story addition, a second level is added to the top of an existing home. Because this type of addition involves building on top of your house, maintaining the structural integrity of your home is crucial. Our team will work with professionals to ensure that the design meets all building codes and safety guidelines.

Second-story additions are usually a way to add extra bedrooms and bathrooms. This can add tremendous value to your home, as home prices are often based in part on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. It is also just a practical solution when you need more space for a growing family, but don’t want to move.

Room Addition

A room addition or “bump out” is a smaller construction project that adds or expands a single room onto the side of the house. This is often a more cost-effective way to increase the square footage of your house or to make a room bigger. These types of additions often utilize a shed style or flat roof. 

There are many different options when it comes to room additions. Many of our clients with older homes want bigger kitchens, as houses with large, eat-in kitchens are unusual before the 2000s. A single room addition can allow them to significantly expand the size of their kitchen, adding storage, a pantry, an island, or other desired features.

Single room additions can also add functional space for a variety of other purposes. Perhaps you have transitioned into remote work and need a dedicated office space. You might want an additional bedroom on the first floor, a playroom, or another living area to meet your family’s needs. Whatever the reason, we can work with you to design a room addition that meets your needs.

Garage Addition

Older houses often don’t have garages. If they do have a garage, it might not be attached to the house, which makes it less convenient than more modern garages. A garage addition is a practical, functional, and secure way to add space to park cars or store belongings (including boats and other types of motor vehicles). 

A garage addition can expand an existing garage or add a new attached garage. It can also be a new detached garage on your property. This type of addition can be customized to meet specific needs, such as including workshop space, storage areas, or a place for a home gym.

Garage additions can include features such as heating and cooling to make them more functional, insulation, windows, and more. They often add quite a bit of value to a home, as having a dedicated space to park a vehicle and store things like holiday decor, bikes, and tools is highly desirable. Our team will help you design a garage addition that blends seamlessly into your existing house.

Sunroom Addition

A sunroom or three-season room is a popular addition for homeowners who want to be protected from the elements while still enjoying the outdoors. While there are different ways to build a sunroom, they are typically built on the side of a house with windows along the exterior walls to provide plenty of natural light and ventilation. 

As the name implies, three-season rooms can usually be enjoyed throughout most (but not all!) of the year, although they often are not hooked into the home’s HVAC system. This makes them usable in the spring, summer, and fall, but typically not in the winter. You may also explore other heating and cooling options, such as a wall unit, that can allow for more comfort throughout the year.

Sunrooms are a great place to relax, entertain guests, or simply enjoy the outdoors without worrying about wind, rain, and insects. They can add square footage to your house at a lower cost, given that the existing wall of your house will remain intact. However, like all other additions, a sunroom must be permitted and built to code.

Ready to Add on to Your House? Contact Carl Deputy and Son Builders

Many people love their houses, but would love them a lot more if they were just a bit bigger or more functional. A home addition of any size can help you expand the size of your house while staying exactly where you are. Our team can work with you to make sure that your new addition is exactly what you want for your house.

Based in Felton, Carl Deputy and Son Builders works with homeowners throughout Kent and Sussex Counties in Delaware to help them build a new home or renovate, or add onto their existing homes. We offer outstanding customer service along with timeless craftsmanship and attention to detail. Give us a call at 302-284-3041 or fill out our online contact form to talk to a member of our team about your Delaware home addition.